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Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer and the leading cause of all skin cancer-related deaths.  It begins in skin cells called melanocytes.  These are the skin cells that make the pigment called melanin, which gives skin its color.  Though melanoma is ...

The best way to find any suspicious moles on your body is to do a skin self-examination.

If you notice a mole that looks unusual or that has grown or changed color or shape in the last few months, you should tell your doctor. ...

Early-stage melanoma can usually be treated with surgery alone.

The treatment for melanoma depends on three factors:

1. the age of the person
2. the general health of the person
3. the stage of the disease

Surgery is ...